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The Mountain Gardener: A world of cacti in San Lorenzo Valley

Aptos woman sinks hole-in-one at Valley Gardens

Nature Friendly: Fred McPherson: ‘The river is my teacher’

Nature Friendly: How to shoot a redwood

July 3, 2014

When Jodie Frediani’s father gave her a Brownie camera at age 12, neither one could have imagined that the gift would lead to a life-long romance with photography.

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Let’s Go Fishin’: Bad behavior leads to more fishing restrictions in Santa Cruz Harbor

July 3, 2014

The return of the Chinook salmon may sound like the theme of a festival, parade or other means of a celebration — not in the Santa Cruz Harbor.

The Mountain Gardener: The perfect tools make for easier planting

July 3, 2014

Sometimes it's the little things that count — a cool breeze on a hot day, the song of a bird up in the trees, an orange sky at sunset.

Local weight lifter powers way to national record

July 3, 2014

About a year ago, Nikki Pettel arrived at NorCal Health and Fitness in Scotts Valley looking to do some training to build strength for water polo.

Hohmann carries Special Olympics torch through Scotts Valley

July 3, 2014

Each year, the Special Olympics is hosted to offer an opportunity to those with disabilities allowing them to athletically compete in the Olympic Games; this year it was hosted in New Jersey, where 3,500 participants demonstrated their strength and perseverance.

New Faces

June 19, 2014

Twins Anna Yoshiharu Wong and Evan Yoshiei Wongwere born at 1:36 pm and 1:52 pm on May 20, 2014 to Christopher and Dianne Wong of Scotts Valley. Anna weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces, and Evan weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz.

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June 19, 2014

Retired SVPD Lt. wins ‘Top Cop of Oval’ racing series

June 12, 2014

With a little help and advice from local racing legend Bruce Canepa, retired Scotts Valley Police Lt. John Hohmann cruised to victory last Friday at Ocean Speedway's "Top Cop of the Oval" series.

Plain Talk About Food: Breads rising and baking in Felton

June 12, 2014

My La Cloche dome bread baker has been relegated to the garage ever since the smells from I Rise Bakery’s owner, Gardner Lund’s sourdough wheat bread reached my nostrils as I was passing Felton Feed Store a few days ago.

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The Mountain Gardener: A world of cacti in San Lorenzo Valley

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Aptos woman sinks hole-in-one at Valley Gardens

Nature Friendly: Fred McPherson: ‘The river is my teacher’

SOCIAL MEDIA

News Briefs | Published Oct. 31, 2025

Starbucks workers rally for unionization in Scotts Valley

Santa Cruz Wharf incident: 1 person dead, dog sent for emergency...

News Briefs | Published Oct. 24, 2025

Santa Cruz County Recorder’s Office launches ‘Fraud Notify’